As a last minute decision, I ran a 5K in Ogden last Saturday. I had been looking for a small race to do as an "I'm back to running!" thing and this seemed perfect. It was all on trails and was beautiful. I still don't know my time because there was a mix up with the chips. They were supposed to be posted on Monday and I have a feeling they're just not going to get it figured out. Makes me wish I would have turned on my phone app and tracked myself. Oh well, I am back to running and it felt so good! I ran fast enough the whole time to feel out of breath and like I was really pushing myself as hard as I could on the terrain. I did roll my bad ankle once and it hurt for a couple of minutes but then worked itself out and was fine the rest of the time. But nothing like pain to freak a post injury person out for a while.
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| Jodi, Julie, and me. The 3 "J's" |
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| Any race would be worth that breakfast. |
It was perfect weather and the best part was the breakfast afterwards. Maybe someday I'll have pictures and a result to share!
Addendum: Time: 26:36 2nd in my age group
Wow!! Love the breakfast picture. Definitely the after race treats are a super bonus for any race. I'm so happy for you to be able to get back out there and enjoy what you love so much.
ReplyDeleteI just met and ran with Julia this morning for my first time out on the trails and had a blast with her. Trail running is so awesome!!
Great news that you are racing again! I hope the RD gets things straightened out.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun and yummy breakfast!
Sounds so dang fun! One of my favorite things about Summer is the small town 5ks and festivities. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with your skirt Jen. Absolutely adorable and more than anything I am so happy to hear you are back to running. I hope you have an amazing day and week. :)
P.S. I was in Brigham City last Saturday and totally thought of you. I should have called you! Man it is gorgeous up there.
Of course I would have loved to run this race just to see you but let's be super honest and just point out that I would have driven to Ogden just for that breakfast;) good luck this weekend! Thinking of you! Sounds like you are in a great place...just full of gratitude to be back racing so I'm sure you will have a blast :) I need to see you soon!!!!
ReplyDeleteA trail 5k sounds perfect! And I got your sweet little package. Thanks! I'll be sending you a pic (hopefully soon!).
ReplyDeleteAwesome as always, You ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good race on the trails! Well done! I would run a lot more than 5k for that breakfast, awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being back at it! That is one impressive breakfast... yum! Looks like a gorgeous day, too.
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